Starch-Based Aerogel Material Improves Anti-Concussion Headgear

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Neuroengineer John LaRocco and his colleague Teun Yeom from the University of Ohio Medical College invented a method of baking a starch into an aerogel, a form of superlight foam. It absorbs 70% of the impact force and is cheap in production, writes Tech Xplore. They conducted a series of experiments to test the invention. The substance was used to prepare a helmet lining. They added two helmets, one without protection, the other with a commerci…